Rebellious officials and thieves are cheating on their fathers

Wen Ziren didn't expect Qin Ailan to ask him such a thing, and he was very puzzled: "Master Qin is serious? Merchants have always been despised by others, and Mr. Qin has a noble status. Why do you condescend to seek the way of doing business?"

Qin Ailan laughed and said, "That's just the prejudice of the world! If there are no merchants, where would they go to buy the necessities of life? Why should we stick to the prejudice of the world?"

Hearing what he said, Wen Ziren was quite moved. The sour scholars in his uncle's family, who regarded themselves as literati and refined scholars, always looked down on him; his mother was so angry that she donated an official to him.

Now that he finally heard a fair word, and it was said from the mouth of Quan Xiang's beloved son, Qin Ailan, how could he not be excited?

Wen Ziren said with emotion: "Our Wen family has been in business for generations, and it is because we have had enough of the contempt of the noble relatives that our parents put all their efforts into donating an official for Wen. If they also have the mind and high opinion of Mr. Qin, I don't have to. Forced to stay here at Yushitai to dawdle."

Qin Ailan had no interest in listening to his grievances, so she casually comforted her: "Brother Zi, you don't have to be so negative. If you also like doing business, we might as well do some business together in Beijing."

Wen Ziren was shocked when he heard the words——Qin Ailan wants to do business with him?

But then after thinking about it, I felt that this matter might not be a good thing, so he said: "Young Master Qin, don't be joking, you and I are both officials of the court, how can we still do business abroad? Moreover, the current business tax is extremely high. If there is no good I’m afraid that you can’t even pay the commercial tax; in addition, you have to build a good relationship with the officialdom, and those people under the household department are black, and you have to prepare a lot of money to manage the officialdom.”

Qin Ailan is aware of the dark politics of Chongguo, but she never thought that there are so many ways for this ancient man to do business.Sure enough, starting from scratch here is more difficult than I imagined.

"I'm just talking about this here. Brother Jingzi said so, and I understand a little bit. If I really want to do it, I have to think about it in the long run."

Seeing his calm face, Wen Ziren was neither disappointed nor angry, so he couldn't help being curious, so he asked, "Why does Mr. Qin have such an idea? But because money is tight?"

"It's not all. I, like brother Zi, don't like this official life very much. Everyone thinks that my father controls the court and monopolizes the power; in fact, he also has a lot of involuntary things, but everyone doesn't understand. I see him working so hard. If you are misunderstood, you will know that this officialdom is a place of right and wrong, so you will find another way out. Even if you can't serve the court in the future, you must have something to do." Qin Ailan couldn't help but sighed.

Wen Ziren saw that he was worried and serious, but his heart became more and more confused.Could it be that Qin Xisong is a good official?Is there another reason for his bad deeds?

If he was heinous, how could he raise such a sensible, magnanimous, and far-sighted son?But if he is a good and honest official, why are all his subordinates wolves, tigers and leopards?

"Young Master Qin, have you ever thought about it? Apart from other things, how could Prime Minister Qin let you deal with merchants of the highest rank with such a distinguished status?" Wen Ziren said.

Qin Ailan raised her eyes to Wen Ziren when she heard the words, "So, if we really want to do it, we can only change our identities. Not only that, we have to let people know that we are behind the scenes."

Wen Ziren was taken aback for a moment, looking at Qin Ailan's bottomless black eyes, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

Wen Ziren hurriedly turned his eyes away, and asked puzzledly, "What do you mean by Mr. Qin's words?"

Qin Ailan smiled lightly: "If we change our identities, we will not violate the law that ruling officials are not allowed to do business; and the Ministry of Household Affairs is so ruthless, if we don't let them know who is behind it, wouldn't we use the money we earn to fill them up?" Stomach?"

Only then did Wen Ziren suddenly realize that he had to admire Qin Ailan's brilliance.

However, Qin Ailan didn't seem to want to elaborate on this matter today, maybe he hasn't made up his mind yet.The two chatted about other things, and they didn't leave until Shen Shisan.

Back in Zhaoyang Palace, Chu Yu was standing under a tree and flowers in the courtyard with his hands behind his back facing him.

The afterglow of the setting sun poured warmly around him, as if coating him with a layer of melting warm light, which made people smile.

He is now at the age of growth, and his tall and thin back looks a little taller than when they first met.

A gust of wind blew by, and the fine white flowers of a tree flew down like snowflakes; the silver robe on his body also fluttered with the wind, quite extraordinary.

Such a scene is peaceful and beautiful.

Qin Ailan suddenly felt that the fatigue of the day had dissipated.

He couldn't help but slightly raised the corners of his lips, walked over at a leisurely pace, and brushed away the flying flowers from Chu Yu's hair.

"What are you looking at? So engrossed."

Sensing a slight movement in her head, Chu Yu came back to her senses, and when she turned around, she met Qin Ailan's peachy eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and an inexplicable feeling suddenly arose in her heart.

It was a complicated and indescribable feeling, and Chu Yu didn't like it very much.

"It's nothing." Chu Yu frowned slightly, turned around and took two steps to the side, putting distance between Qin Ailan and her.

Seeing that he was frowning, Qin Ailan expected to see Lin Xiangwen and was in a bad mood, so she asked, "You went to see Mr. Lin today, how is he doing?"

It would be fine if Qin Ailan didn't mention Lin Xiangwen, but when he heard Lin Xiangwen mentioned, Chu Yu felt even more depressed.

If it wasn't for him, why would Mr. Lin suffer all these crimes?

However, what can he do?To reprimand Qin Ailan?But can this make up for the sins Master Lin has suffered?

Chu Yu regained his composure, and then told him, "Master Lin's physical condition is extremely bad. There is not a single piece of skin on his body, and his whole body is covered with whips and burns. Because the treatment was not timely, the prison is dark and damp, and the wounds have festered." ... can't bear to see it."

He tried to calm himself down, but Master Lin's tragic injuries were still vivid in his mind today, how could he not be hurt?

"Even though Mr. Lin has endured all these hardships, he still has his heart of loyalty to himself and cares about the people of Chongguo..." At this point, Chu Yu's voice trembled a little, and he stopped talking. .

As the emperor of a country, he was unable to protect loyal and virtuous ministers, causing him to suffer so many injustices and sufferings.

He is ashamed of the martyrs, and he is ashamed of Mr. Lin!

Qin Ailan didn't know how to respond for a while, so she stood side by side with Chu Yu under the flower tree, silent.

Because at this time, no matter what he said about this matter, it would appear hypocritical.

The evening wind was still blowing gently, and the two of them had their own concerns, standing under the bustling tree, and the setting sun stretched their shadows very long...

After a long time, Qin Ailan turned around, walked up to Chu Yu, looked him in the eyes and said, "Master Lin is persevering, and he never blamed you, and I probably don't want to see you depressed because of him. Now that he has escaped from the prison, Come out, we should try our best to keep him and be his backing, so that he can concentrate on controlling the water. Master Lin has never surrendered even after being tortured, and we should not surrender to these darkness; we can only find light when we cheer up."

Chu Yu stared straight at the person in front of him, and he also stared at himself calmly, his eyes no longer had the usual laziness and frivolity.

It is treasonous to look at the monarch with this kind of eyes.But Chu Yu saw sincerity in his deep eyes, and didn't feel any disrespect or inappropriateness at all.

Because of Lin Xiangwen's matter, Chu Yu still had a grudge against him.But at this moment, looking at the sincere face in front of him, those resentments don't know where to go.

After a long time, Chu Yu hummed lightly, which was regarded as a response.Then, he turned around and entered Luohuang Pavilion.

Qin Ailan watched him enter the door, and gradually had some thoughts in her heart.

The next few days were uneventful, and it was the holiday in a flash.

Qin Ailan gave Chu Yu a leave early and returned to the prime minister's residence.